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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 453.93 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 453.93 and 120.15 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 453.93 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/453.93 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 453.93 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 54,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.69/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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